The mission of the Women & Politics Institute is to provide academic training to young women that encourages them to become involved in the political process and to facilitate research by faculty and students that enhances our understanding of the challenges women face in the political arena.

Monday, December 21, 2009

At a time when many in the media industry are coping with the declining influence of "appointment television," Sunday mornings continue to occupy a unique place in the American political landscape. Meet the Press (NBC), This Week (ABC), Face the Nation (CBS), Fox News Sunday (Fox) and State of the Union (CNN) draw committed audiences eager to hear television guests make news.

Last week, National Journal's The Hotline noted that "there does seem to be something missing from the Sunday gabfests: women and minorities. Given the abundance of talent out there, can it really stay that way? Veteran journos like Gwen Ifill and Candy Crowley, for example, are two of the smartest and most experienced (and most under-exposed) voices in town."